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High-dose erythropoietin (EPO; a hormone) administered within 42 hours of birth to preterm infants was associated with a reduced risk of brain injury, as indicated by magnetic resonance imaging, according to a study in the August 27 issue of JAMA. Premature infants are at risk of developing encephalopathy of prematurity, which is associated with long-term neurodevelopmental delay. Erythropoietin has been shown to be neuroprotective in experimental and retrospective clinical studies. Russia Ha-Vinh Leuchter, M.D., of the University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland, and colleagues conducted a study in which 495 infants (born from...

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Professor Yukio Fukuyama, a true pioneer in the field of pediatric neurology who chaired the Department of Pediatrics at Tokyo Women’s Medical University, for a quarter of a century, teaching and mentoring young doctors and leading us into the 21st century. The depth and breadth of his accomplishments are a testament to his commitment to patients, their families, the university, his coworkers and advances in pediatric neurology worldwide. He will be sorely missed by friends and colleagues alike, thanks to his tireless efforts to advance Child Neurology, always...

Born in Vienna on the 6th of July 1927, Heinz F. R. Prechtl studied medicine, zoology, and anthropology at the University of Vienna. In 1951, he followed his mentor, the founder of ethology and later Nobel Prize laureate Konrad Lorenz to the Max Planck Institute for Behavioural Physiology in Buldern, Germany. Within five years his observational focus had moved from birds, lizards, salamanders, and cats to human infants. In 1955 he published a series of films on the sucking, grasping, posture and locomotion of human newborns and infants. His groundbreaking ideas and scientific vision led him...

Risk of brain injury in premature babies is modulated by common variation in genes associated with schizophrenia and fat metabolism, a new study suggests. Study of single nucleotide polymorphisms alongside DTI studies including tract-based spatial statistics and deformation-based morphometry in brains of preterm infants showed that SNP in Armadillo repeat gene deleted in velocardiofacial syndrome (ARVCF) gene linked to neuronal migration and schizophrenia and in fatty acid desaturase (FADS2) gene encoding rate limiting step in endogenous Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid PUFA synthesis and linked to intelligence was associated with white matter abnormalities. ARVCF2 member...

Autism In Africa, 3-5th April 2014 Accra , Ghana Oak Plaza Hotel, Accra Under The Auspices Of The  International Child Neurology Association  And African Child Neurology Association Program Day 1: THURSDAY 3 APRIL 8:30 Traditional Ghanaian Dancing ...

The International Child Neurology Association is calling for Nominations for election of the Secretary and of the Treasurer as well as the Members of the Executive Board. Nominations will be accepted from 30 January 2014to 28 February 2014. Voting will commence on 14 March 2014 after completion of the Nominations and preparation of the ballot papers. The election will close at midnight (GMT) on 28 March 2014. (1) How do I register my Vote ? All eligible ICNA members have been send an email on March 20, 2014 by Electoral Reform Services (The Election Centre, 33 Clarendon Road,...

Thank you for your support through 2013. This year has been a very productive one for ICNA as we were able to organize and/or support several educational programs in Burma, India, South Africa, Lithuania and Russia. We also had a very overwhelming response for our appeal for donations. Thank you for all your support and devotion to make the International Child Neurology Association a very dynamic and truly global society. Our membership is over 1500 now and constantly growing. We are very appreciative and humbled by the support we receive from each of you and we are committed...

Dear Colleagues, I am writing today to ask for your support for the International Child Neurology Association (ICNA) and its activities. As you know, the work that ICNA performs is now entirely financed from funds raised. Membership is now free and has grown considerably to over 1,500 since we implemented this policy. ICNA is committed to generously helping and supporting colleagues from the developing world in their efforts to elevate standards in the practice of child neurology and neurodisability. ICNA has ambitious plans to advance this cause through educational programs in developing countries. ...

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The International Child Neurology Association extends its deepest sympathies to the friends and family of former president Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, the father of the South African Nation and an international icon, who passed away on Thursday, 5 December 2013 at the age of 95. May his soul rest in peace. Read More